According to West + Main agent Bethany, her kids' bathroom was all beige, with a mediocre vanity, square frameless mirror, and dated 1990’s fake travertine floor tiles.
"I decided to brighten it up and honor the home’s 1970’s roots magic mushroom wallpaper and bright turquoise floors," said Bethany.
"The wallpaper was the most expensive part of the project, but it was SO worth it! My mom and grandma used to wallpaper together, so we continued the tradition," said Bethany. "Since it was paste-on paper, it was messy, time consuming, and a labor of love. But we had a fantastic time problem-solving, matching up the pattern, and laughing the whole time."
With no budget for flooring, Bethany pre-treated the existing tile with TSP and one coat of resin-based Fusion Mineral Ultra Grip, and the vanity got the same treatment in a charcoal gray. The unique mirror and pale pink walls brought everything together and gave the space a nostalgic, playful, yet earthy vibe. "When the kids stepped into the bathroom for the first time their eyes lit up. And, I confess...I love it so much I sometimes go sit on the edge of the bathtub with a glass of wine and just hang out in there.
Project total - $1000
“I wanted to do bold statement wallpaper so it would be the focal point of the small
bathroom. The larger print makes the bathroom appear larger than it really is and I love
how it turned out...especially the vanity, which I made myself!”
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